Combat stubborn nitrate levels with greater ease. Cobalt Aquatics Anti-Nitrate Filter Resin is a high-capacity nitrate removing resin that comes pre-bagged for ease of use and replacement. Nitrate is rapidly removed from your aquarium water resulting in a healthy environment for your fish and invertebrates. Anti-Nitrate is safe for fish, plants and invertebrates and can remove up to 30 mg/l of nitrate on the first day of use and up to 5 mg/l for 15 days.

Cobalt Aquatics Anti-Nitrate Filter Resin is great for use with freshwater and saltwater marine aquariums including reef aquariums. 5.0 oz jar includes two 2.5 oz bags for easy use and replacement.

FRESHWATER
Control of nitrate and nitrogen cycle imbalances in freshwater aquariums relies on a multi-step approach. The easiest way to help foster complete nitrification is by keeping your aquarium clean. Routine water changes are vital to toxic waste removal and should be performed regularly, regardless of the filtration system you employ.

The addition of live plants will also help control nitrate. Nitrate and other nitrogenous compounds are vital for plant growth and aquatic plants will pull these chemical compounds from the water column. There are also chemical media that help detoxify nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia. Finally, products such as the Nitrate Reductor help create a low-oxygen chamber inside, beside, or in the sump of any aquarium to house bacteria that break down nitrate.

SALTWATER
Like freshwater systems, saltwater aquariums also require routine cleanings and water changes for the best nitrate and nitrogen cycle control. Beneficial macroalgae and chemical media also help reduce nitrate levels in your saltwater system. Skimmers can be particularly effective at helping prevent the formation of toxic chemical compounds, since they remove dissolved proteins from the water column. Refugiums can also be ideal locations for the growth of nitrate-consuming bacteria.

Possibly the simplest way to help control nitrogenous chemical toxins in your saltwater system is through the addition of live rock. In addition to being rich in biological diversity, live rock is unique in that it supports both nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria. Oxygen-loving nitrifying bacteria colonize on the rock's outer surface and aid in the nitrogen cycle. Within the live rock, in low-oxygen areas, denitrifying bacteria thrive to help consume nitrate and promote complete nitrification.

Mechanical filtration can greatly improve the health of most aquariums, and is also important for the efficiency of your biological filtration. The process is simple: mechanical media strains solid debris.

Biological filtration is the action of bacteria breaking down dangerous ammonia, converting it to nitrite, and then converting nitrite to less toxic nitrate. This article discusses how the process works.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by Recgirl Worked within 24 hours.
My levels were off the chart in my 30 gal. fresh water cichlid tank. I used one bag and within 24 hours all my readings were perfect. I've since started using a carbon bag as well to keep my water clear.
June 30, 2014

Rated 2 out of 5 by saltyhands not good so far...
I bought this filter media to help with my nitrate problem. I've had it in my tank for 3 days now and have not seen a change in my levels. I tested before I put them in (am using two bags) and tested again today .. the products advertising boasts about cutting nitrate levels of 30 in half and upto 80% within a week....so I will give it a week and see if it reduces my nitrates any.. my levels are around 20 and need them to go down to under 10.
April 27, 2014

Rated 1 out of 5 by CWT5007 Benefit = Zero
Because nitrate levels in my 75 gallon saltwater aquarium, which has been up and running for nearly 2 years, remained too high despite regular water changes, I gave this product a try. Actually I tried it three times during the course of 3 months and used two bags of the resin each time. There was a measurable but very small nitrate reduction. My feeling is that the net benefit approximated zero, so I would not recommend this product and certainly will not purchase it again.
January 28, 2014

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Looking at a way to remove nitrate, I am confused as most of your items has no directions to use. I have a filter media system that had charcoal, but you have items that I am not sure if you replace the charcoal or one of your items, you have some pre-bagged,,, but doesn't tell what you do with it... Also your web site is very hard to find things

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Can I use this product in the back compartment of a Current Cardiff ( 2nd chamber) aquarium? Will it remove Nitrate faster than De Nitrate? My ammonia & nitrite always 0 but nitrates keep creeping up from 20 to 40, even with a large water change. Thanks

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Answers

Thank you for question. You are more than welcome to use the Cobalt Aquatics Anti-Nitrate Filter Resin in the filter compartment for your aquarium to reduce the nitrate levels of your aquarium. The De-Nitrate will work similar as this product to remove the nitrates, however, you want to remove the nitrates gradually so it will not shock your tank inhabitants.

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